![]() ![]() 'In fact, it's illegal to be gay in 75 countries and punishable by death in ten.' She added: 'The number of reported LGBT hate crimes is on the rise across the UK, our Government must address trans law reform, LGBT people are still being bullied in school and isolated at work, and overseas many Prides either take place under armed guard or not at all. It was deemed a massive success by Ruth Hunt, chief executive of anti-discrimination charity Stonewall, but she said it's not an excuse to lose sight of what is still to be done. Other countries celebrating include America, just a day after a Supreme Court ruling allowed gay marriage, and Dublin, previously viewed as very conservative until gay marriage was legalised after the world's first referendum on the issue. The Met put on extra security at the event in the wake of the horrendous terror attacks that took place in Tunisia, France and Kuwait yesterday to protect and re-assure the public. Rainbow flags adorned the capital as supporters in fancy dress paraded from Baxter Street to Trafalgar Square with flags raised from over 200 countries raised in solidarity with the LGBT community. Thousands took to the streets of London today to join people celebrating tolerance and gay rights all over the world in what has been dubbed the biggest gay pride parade in history.
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